Manufacturing Production Assistant

Description

Company Profile

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning product manufacturing; distribution primarily in the United States with some Canadian presence

Company Summary

Managed through the CMC portfolio, Williams designs, markets, and manufactures quality heating, ventilation, and air conditioning products for residential and business applications. Beginning with gas furnaces in the early, 1900s, Williams has grown to lead the gravity wall furnace market. The company acquired Hydro-Aire/LANCO, a major manufacturer of fan coils and air handlers, in 1986. As a result, Williams now offers more fan coil sizes and configurations than any other HVAC company in all of the United States; the product line was expanded in 1996 to include room heaters.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Production Assistant will be responsible for assisting with the manufacturing process of our products. This includes tasks such as preparing materials and packaging products.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead by example with a Safety First mindset in every task
• Assist the Production Manager in the day-to-day running of the manufacturing operation.
• Monitor production processes and identify areas of improvement.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure that all necessary materials and resources are available for production.
• Ensure that health and safety regulations are adhered to at all times.
• Investigate and resolve any issues that may arise during production.
• Assist with the training of new production staff.
• Support on quality control checks on products
• Observe, review, and analyze processes to identify inefficiencies and areas where improvements could be made.
• Identify any problems in the production process.
• Deliver reports to department heads and management teams to provide insight into the overall efficiency of the organization.
• Performs other related duties, as required.

Requirements

Education, Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum
• High school diploma or general education (GED)
• 2 years’ experience in production or manufacturing role.
• Preferred
• Associate degree from an accredited college in related field.
• 5 years’ experience in a production or manufacturing role
• Working knowledge of quality control procedures
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles
• Leadership experience

Skills & Characteristics

• Working knowledge of quality control procedures
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles
• Leadership experience

Competency Statements

• Accountability & Dependability - Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight.
• Adaptability & Flexibility - Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
• Analysis/Reasoning - Examines data to grasp issues, draw conclusions, and solve problems.
• Creative & Innovative Thinking - Develops fresh ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges.
• Decision Making & Judgment - Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.
• Influencing Others - Influences others to be excited and committed to furthering the organization’s objectives.
• Leadership - Promotes organizational mission and goals, and shows the way to achieve them.
• Managing Projects or Programs - Structures and directs others’ work on projects or programs.
• Problem Solving - Resolves difficult or complicated challenges.
• Planning & Organizing - Coordinates ideas and resources to achieve goals.
• Researching Information - Identifies, collects, and organizes data for analysis and decision-making.
• Results Focus & Initiative - Focuses on results and desired outcomes and how best to achieve them. Gets the job done.
• Safety Focus - Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.
• Self-Management - Manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals.
• Speaking - Conveys ideas and facts orally using language the audience will best understand.
• Teamwork – Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.